Blake Lively stuns in a blue velvet corset dress with deep wave curls, evoking Serena van der Woodsen’s iconic Gossip Girl Thanksgiving episodes. The actress’s recent hair tutorial and holiday look perfectly capture the show’s Upper East Side glamour amid family feuds and fashion flair. Her red-beaded necklace and tousled waves nod to Serena’s chaotic yet chic holiday style from the CW series’ beloved episodes.
Gossip Girl Thanksgiving Legacy
Gossip Girl delivered Thanksgiving drama across five episodes, blending family dysfunction with elite Manhattan aesthetics. Season 1’s “Blair Waldorf Must Pie!” features Dan inviting Serena’s family to Brooklyn, sparking Waldorf-Humphrey clashes over pie and secrets. Season 2’s “The Magnificent Archibalds” amps up tension with Tripp and Maureen’s dinner intrusion, mirroring Lively’s poised yet perilous vibe.
Lively’s Serena-Esque Ensemble
Lively’s corset mini dress cinches like Blair’s structured looks, paired with voluminous waves for instant Serena energy. The side part and statement jewelry recall Season 2’s necklace drama, ideal for “Trippsgiving” nods to explosive family gatherings. Posted amid her Blake Brown hair launch, the outfit suits rushed holiday prep—eight minutes to glamour for turkey turmoil.
Episode Highlights
- “The Treasure of Serena Madre” (Season 3): Iconic for Jason Derulo’s “Whatcha Say” chaos, Blair’s white Marc Jacobs dress, and mother-daughter schemes.
- “It-Girl Happened One Night” (Season 4): Serena navigates Upper East Side politics with high-stakes dinners.
- “The Backup Dan” (Season 6): Final cast reunites for messy amends and Bass family fireworks.
These episodes rank high for soapy quotables, from Blair’s pie demands to Nate’s scandals, cementing holiday viewing rituals. Lively’s look revives that nostalgia, proving Gossip Girl’s fashion endures—perfect for modern Thanksgivings laced with drama and decadence.

